ATTRACTION PARRAMATTA

 As the premiere theatre venue in western Sydney for live performances, Riverside Theatre plays a central role in the social and cultural life of western Sydney. With its three theatres, the performance schedule of Riverside is a tour de force: contemporary music, dance, opera, drama and comedy. Then, there are the film festivals, the Sydney Writers' Festival, the Sydney Festival and classes for school kids. Located in the Parramatta Entertainment Precinct, it is the cornerstone of the city’s vibrant nightlife.

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Hambledon Cottage House Museum is home to Parramatta and District Historical Society, which is celebrating 100 years. Experience the pleasure of colonial lifestyle with a guided tour of Hambledon Cottage. Hear Beethoven's music played on square piano. Discover Australian history researched by Society member guides. Exhibitions in the Lucas Gallery within the cottage are changed regularly. Hambledon Cottage is a NSW State Heritage listed historic cottage built in 1824, home to Penelope Lucas, governess to Elizabeth and John Macarthur's daughters. An elegant Colonial Georgian cottage filled with authentic 19th century furniture and objects. Australian red cedar four poster bed in the bedroom. Sandstock bricks, hand-made by convicts, laid in English Bond style with mortar strengthened with burnt shells from aboriginal middens can be seen in the kitchen and in the garden are heritage-listed Oaks planted in 1817, a reminder of England.

Macquarie Street Gatehouse Tea Rooms is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life and relax. Indulge in the finest quality High Tea or a light snack in one of the oldest High Tea venues in Australia. This stunning building, built in 1887, is a significant part of the colonial history of Parramatta and in 2007 was granted World Heritage Listing by UNESCO. Come and experience a unique slice of elite Australian colonial history.

Situated alongside Parramatta River, PARKROYAL Parramatta is located just minutes away from popular Church Street, Riverside Theatre, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and ANZ Stadium. Ideal for business or leisure, the hotel offers 196 comfortable rooms and suites, a business centre with full secretarial services, an outdoor swimming pool and complimentary access to nearby Parramatta Fitness. TABLE:30, the hotel's restaurant and BAR:30, located in the hotel lobby, provide a relaxed atmosphere and the perfect spot for a meal or a drink. Boasting Parramatta's most premium venue for meetings and events, there are eight versatile meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 500 delegates. An iconic landmark conveniently located in the commercial area of Western Sydney, PARKROYAL Parramatta is "Your Trusted Local Companion" in Parramatta....

Standing in 200 acres of parkland overlooking historic Parramatta, Old Government House is Australia's oldest public building. For seven decades, it was the 'country' residence of 12 early governors of the colony, including Governor and Mrs Macquarie who preferred the clean air and space of rural Parramatta to the unsanitary and crime ridden streets of Sydney Town. The central block of the house was built in 1799 by Governor John Hunter, however the house today owes most to Governor and Mrs Macquarie. Their 1815 extensions, designed by Macquarie's Aide, Lieutenant John Watts transformed the house into an elegant Palladian style residence. Old Government House and Domain (Parramatta Park) is one of 11 historic places that together form the Australian Convict Sites UNESCO World Heritage property. ...